One of the challenges that have faced efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus is how to ensure that personal hygiene is achieved without further exposure.
In many public places it is difficult to wash hands without touching the soap container or faucet.
To overcome this challenge, the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu has developed a solar-powered automated soap, water, and sanitizer dispenser
The Institute on Tuesday, presented the dispenser to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as its contribution to the Enugu State government’s efforts in ensuring observation of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocol for containment of the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
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Presenting the dispenser to the governor at the Government House, Enugu, the Chairman of the Governing Council, Mrs. Ifeoma Nwobodo and the Rector, Prof. Austin Nweze, said IMT has the capacity to mass-produce the product if given the support.
Gov. Ugwuanyi, who commended IMT Enugu for the wonderful initiative, said this is the kind of relationship that should exist between government and institutions in the area of research.
He, assured the institution of his administration’s support and cooperation towards the success of the project.
The device makes it possible for one to complete the handwashing process without any physical contact with the machine
